Nikon L21 vs Nikon S800c
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Nikon L21 vs Nikon S800c Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched February 2013
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The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon L21 vs Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and S800c (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe L21 was announced 4 years prior to the S800c which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the L21 grades vs the S800c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L21 and Nikon Coolpix S800c. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L21 Gallery and Nikon S800c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Nikon S800c
| L21 | S800c |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Nikon L21
| S800c | L21 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2013 |  | February 2010 | Newer by 36 months |
| Display dimension | 3.5" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
| Display resolution | 819k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+589k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L21 and Nikon S800c
| L21 | S800c | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon L21 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L21 has physical measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon S800c has sizing of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the L21 vs the S800c.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L21 and S800c is 93 and 93 respectively.
Nikon L21 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L21 and S800c.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S800c to offer more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged L21 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon L21 vs Nikon S800c Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L21 | Nikon Coolpix S800c | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L21 | Nikon Coolpix S800c |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-02-03 | 2013-02-04 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 8 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 819 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 8.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 169 grams (0.37 lb) | 184 grams (0.41 lb) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 140 images |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $180 | $290 |
